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Try our quiz below, see how much you know about what a fire fighter has to wear.

1. What colour helmets do fireman wear?

Green
Yellow
Black

2. Fire fighters wear breathing apparatus to..

make them run faster.
help them breath in smoky conditions.
make them talk funny.

3. The visor on the helmet..

makes firefighters see in the dark.
stops the sun from burning their face.
stops things getting in their eyes.

4. Why do you think are fire jackets are thick and well padded?

To keep us warm on cold nights.
To make them last longer.
To give us some protection from fire, and dry from water.

5. Why are fire boots made from rubber?

Rubber boots squeak when we walk, so people can here us.
Because rubber is water proof and doesn't conduct electricity.
Rubber makes you jump higher.

Is your school in Shirebrook, Langwith or New Houghton?

If you haven't been to the Fire Station with your teachers yet, ask them why.
Get your teachers to contact us by emailing us at cfs@shirebrook-firestation.co.uk or telephoning the station on 01623 742222

TRY THESE OTHER ACTIVITIES BELOW :-

Help us get back to our Fire Station - Kids (3-7 years)

Fire Safety Quiz - Kids (5 - 10 years)

Print off and colour in our fire fighter - all ages

Download our wallpaper for your PC
when the picture as loaded - right click and select set as wallpaper

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STORIES & INFORMATION FOR KIDS

	2003 Bonfire Competition Very well done to everyone who entered the competition - we had just over 600 entries. Unfortunately we can only have one winner - so congratulations to.... Ellie Wheatley from Brookfield Primary School Ellie won 4 tickets to Bolsover Castle Fireworks Display Donated by Bolsover District Council

	2002 Christmas Competition Very well done to everyone who entered the competition - we had just over 250 entries. Unfortunately we can only have one winner - so congratulations to.... Leah Warren aged 8 of Model Village Primary School well done Leah! Leah's won a personnel CD player, Ł10 gift voucher & a smoke alarm Donated by Co-op & Kingfisher Lighting

WATCH OUT FOR THIS YEARS COMPETITION